Diego Pavia for Heisman
Vanderbilt football's Diego Pavia is rewriting Vanderbilt history
Vanderbilt football's Diego Pavia is rewriting Vanderbilt history
Vanderbilt quarterback to throw for multiple touchdowns in four-straight games since Jordan Rodgers in 2012
In 2024, Pavia ran for a Vanderbilt QB record 801 yards. That total was the highest by a Power 4 quarterback last season and seventh-most among non-service academy quarterbacks in all of FBS
For his career, Pavia capped 2024 second among active FBS quarterbacks with 2,232 rushing yards, trailing only Army’s Bryson Daily. In addition, his 6,716 career passing yards ranked 12th among active quarterbacks heading into 2025
Pavia’s five scores set a school record for most touchdowns collected by a Commodore in a bowl game.
Doubt at Your Own Risk takes you inside Diego Pavia’s journey as a Commodore.
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25-33 | 377 YDS | 3 TD | 18 RUSH | 112 YDS | 1 RUSHING TD
33-39 | 484 YDS | 5 TD | 15 RUSH | 48 YDS | 1 RUSHING TD
18-28-2 | 268 YDS | 1 TD | 20 RUSH | 165 YDS | 1 RUSHING TD
Diego Pavia had zero D-I offers. Jerry Kill retired to a beach.
Now, they’re rewriting Vanderbilt football history
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September 20, 2025